ALL THINGS LITERACY IN GEORGIA
Because every child deserves the chance to read and thrive
Hands-on experiences with families can better prepare pre-service teachers
Through PAGES+ Literacy Initiative reading rooms, pre-service teachers are connecting with community leaders, families, and young children—giving them valuable, real-world experience with scenarios they can’t get in the classroom.
From 21% to 64% passing: How Warren County Schools is Closing the Literacy Scores Gap
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the only daycare in Warren County closed. Shortly after, the only HeadStart program closed, creating a large gap for serving children and their families since the Warren County School District Pre-K program could only enroll 20 students.
When story books are a luxury: how a community organization transformed their county
Cook County Family Connection is using grant funding to transform the future of their county. They make monthly deliveries providing educational materials, story books, and art supplies to local childcare and early education partners.
Empowering Parents Enriches Childhoods
Parenting doesn’t require expensive gadgets or advanced degrees—just meaningful connection and the right resources. That’s the guiding belief behind Cobb Collaborative’s community work.
How Mentors Are Transforming Reading in Georgia—And How You Can Too
Using the mentoring program model developed by former grantee MENTOR Georgia, Roan Reads is reshaping the literacy landscape in Dalton, Georgia.
Can reading to NICU babies help them develop language?
A scoping review of existing literature was published by the Public Library of Science in March 2025. The authors, Dr. Lama K. Farran and Dr. Susan N. Brasher, are both former recipients of Sandra Dunagan Deal Center research grants.
Their study compiled eight research articles and determined there are benefits to shared reading in the NICU for infants and their caregivers.